HAZELWOOD, Mo. -- St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is focusing on the start of training camp, but he's also is helping his family with an initiative in hopes of finding a cure for cancer.

Pietrangelo's niece, Ellie, is 8 years old and is a survivor of Wilms' tumor, a form of cancer that develops in the kidneys of children. He's helping the family raise money and awareness by selling shirts that say, "Fight like Ellie."

MONTREAL - They say sometimes sports can save lives. In Brandon Davidson's case, the proof is in the pudding.

CHICAGO -- As cancer survivors, Kyle Junkunc and his sister, Ashley, of Libertyville, Illinois, know the importance of hard work and perseverance.

The siblings received a rare opportunity when Discover, through its long-term relationship with the NHL and Make-A-Wish, gave them and their immediate family VIP access for a meet-and-greet with a few of the top prospects eligible for the 2017 NHL Draft presented by adidas aboard the Shoreline Sightseeing Boat Tour at the Navy Pier on Thursday.

The Cigna Foundation donated $100,000 to the National Hockey League Foundation on Tuesday in support of Hockey Fights Cancer™ as part of the NHL's ongoing effort to support and raise awareness for national and local organizations involved in cancer care and research.

The Pittsburgh Penguins keep doing right by Darran Dunlap.

The 6-year-old Pittsburgh native, who is battling leukemia, had a guest visitor Saturday: the Stanley Cup -- along with Penguins equipment manager Danny Knoll.

OTTAWA -- Nicholle Anderson, the wife of Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson, is cancer-free, he said Saturday.

Nicholle was diagnosed in October with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a rare form of throat cancer. The couple received the good news after tests this week, Craig Anderson said.

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. - Global health service company Cigna (NYSE:CI) today announced it has signed on as the Official Health Insurance Provider of the National Hockey League® (NHL®) in the U.S. and will be the Presenting Sponsor of the NHL's Every Save Counts™ campaign. The campaign is part of the NHL's annual, year-round Hockey Fights Cancer™ effort to raise money and awareness for national and local organizations involved in cancer care and research. 

As part of the Every Save Counts™ program, Cigna will donate $1 to Hockey Fights Cancer™ for every save made during an NHL game throughout the 2016-17 NHL season, including the 2017 Stanley Cup® Playoffs, and in addition, for every online donation of $25 or more to Hockey Fights CancerTM, Cigna will match, dollar for dollar, for a total donation of up to $100,000. All such donations will be received by the National Hockey League Foundation in respect of the Hockey Fights Cancer™ initiative.

Cindi Opdyke has been loyal to the Anaheim Ducks ever since she became a fan of the team in 2008. Ryan Kesler recently returned the favor.

Arianna Dougan found out for her 11th birthday just what a friend she's got in Vladimir Tarasenko.

Dave Strader didn't know if he'd return to the broadcast booth this season.

The Dallas Stars play-by-play announcer has cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer that attacks the bile duct. He has not called any games this season, watching them from his home in Glens Falls, New York, meaning that for the first time since 1979-80 he hasn't been a fixture on television or radio airwaves.